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Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Oct 8, 2021/Review
Only 2% of Medicare beneficiaries receive early physical therapy for LSS, but when they do, it lowers risk of surgery, opioids, and more.
Oct 20, 2017/News
Most of the use is occurring in private and hospital-based outpatient clinics and group practices.
Apr 1, 2018/Column
Extending coverage and horizons.
Dec 7, 2022/Review
Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.
Oct 3, 2023/News
This year's PT and PTA student-led effort focused on postpartum care in Medicaid and CHIP — and helped students embrace advocacy.
May 15, 2017/Perspective
I realize that the experiences I gained through my involvement with PPS have filled in the gaps that physical therapy school could not.
Jun 15, 2022/Roundup
Members' insight on everything from pelvic floor health to treadmill desks.
Sep 21, 2021/Article
Treatment of bicyclists has a few challenges that typically are not taught in physical therapist education programs.
Jun 24, 2025/Article
This article describes the reintroduction of APTA's signature pelvic health bill, H.R. 4074 - the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, in the 119th Congress.